PruittHealth-Trent
836 Hospital Drive, New Bern, NC 28560
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How PruittHealth-Trent Compares
PruittHealth-Trent is a 116-bed for-profit nursing facility in New Bern, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (28.0%) is above the North Carolina average of 23.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 116 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in New Bern, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.7% — better than the North Carolina average of 14.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.7% — worse than the North Carolina average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.4% — worse than the North Carolina average of 5.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.0% — worse than the North Carolina average of 23.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 420 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PruittHealth-Trent
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PruittHealth-Trent with other nursing homes in New Bern.
How is PruittHealth-Trent addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help PruittHealth-Trent keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.7% here versus 14.1% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is PruittHealth-Trent doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 28.0% here versus 23.0% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PruittHealth-Trent?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does PruittHealth-Trent lag behind other New Bern options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at PruittHealth-Trent?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around New Bern
New Bern sits in Craven County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than North Carolina as a whole (16.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 19,706 (19.3%)
- Median age
- 37.6 years
- Median household income
- $53,894
- Median home value
- $161,200
Demographics for Craven County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near New Bern.
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